Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress
Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress The IDAlert project, launched in June 2022, is making significant progress in addressing the growing threat of vector-borne diseases in Europe and beyond. With a consortium of 19 partners from Sweden,...
Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island
Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island A recent study conducted as part of the IDAlert project has shed light on the impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, focusing on mosquito populations on the remote Greek island of...
Lancet Countdown 2nd Indicator Report & IDAlert’s Contribution: Interview with Kim van Daalen and Rachel Lowe
The Lancet Countdown in Europe’s second indicator report was launched on 13 May 2024. This report is the result of a research collaboration to monitor health and climate change in the region, following the Lancet Countdown global countdown approach. The Lancet...
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Social Media Data for Climate and Health Research
Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. Understanding public perceptions and experiences related to climate-induced health hazards is crucial for developing effective...
HIGH Horizons applauds the UN Secretary-General call for global action on extreme heat
Last week, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to address extreme heat, drawing attention to increasing global temperatures and the health and economic impacts of the climate crisis. The Secretary-General called for urgent actions to...
BlueAdapt Symposium: research, policy and working with the community
Author: Eleanor Morrissey As people are getting ready to enjoy the summer across Europe, more and more people will flock to the coast to enjoy bathing in the sea water, relaxing in the surrounding area, and enjoying locally sourced seafood. For most people, they will...
HIGH HORIZONS’ PARTNER HOSTS INAUGURAL CLIMATE AND HEALTH AFRICA CONFERENCE 2024
HIGH Horizons’ partner, CeSHHAR, in collaboration with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Ministry of Health and Childcare, will host the first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC). The conference, held in Zimbabwe in October...
Updates from HIGH Horizons: Reflections from Heat Action Day
As our earth continues to warm, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, leading to significant health risks to communities around the globe. Populations such as pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and health workers are some of the groups most...
Takeaways from the WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health
The recent WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, held in Budapest, brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing environmental and health challenges. Countries who attended have adopted the Budapest Declaration, which...
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON EXTREME HEAT AND MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH
HIGH Horizons, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), has developed a conceptual framework for extreme heat and maternal, newborn and child health. Annie Portela, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the WHO, spoke to us...
